ABOUT
I’m Kaelyn, a senior at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering studying Computer Science with a minor in UX Design. I’m passionate about bringing design and technology together to create solutions that are both impactful and human-centered.
My experience ranges from software engineering internships and AI/ML research to leadership roles in student organizations, all with a focus on building products that are intuitive and effective.
In my free time, I like exploring fashion, painting, and reading—creative outlets that keep me curious and inspired.
SKILLS
EDUCATION
University of Michigan
Bachelors Degree | 2022 - 2026
Major: Computer Science
Minor: UX Design
Relevant Coursework: Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Computer Organization and Hardware, Web Applications and Systems, Computer Science Pragmatics, Robotics Mechanisms, Statistical Computing, Discrete Mathematics, Applied Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics for Engineers, Calculus I-III
The George Washington University
High School Dual Credit
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Software Development, Introduction to Programming with Python
School Without Walls
High School Diploma | 2018 - 2022
#1 High School in District of Columbia by U.S. News & World Report
EXPERIENCE
Amazon
Software Development Engineer Intern | Seattle, WA | May - Aug 2025
- Built and deployed a Java-based CloudFormation Hook (Lambda) that classified IAM roles/users for safe deletion, reducing review time by 80% and lowering misconfiguration risk in production.
- Implemented a fault-tolerant evaluation engine with retry/backoff and structured logging, ensuring reliability under high API loads and throttling.
- Automated cleanup of IAM resources (keys, MFA, policies), enforcing end-to-end safety constraints.
- Added CI/CD pipelines and integration test harnesses to validate scenarios at scale.
University of Michigan
NLP Researcher and AI Software Developer | Ann Arbor, MI | Nov 2024 - Present
- Evaluated LLM summarization on 6 datasets across politics/psych/society using 18 model–prompt configs; benchmarked using ROUGE-L, BERTScore, and human evaluation (𝜅 = 0.76).
- Built a high-throughput crawler and ETL pipeline that automated data ingestion and versioning, reducing setup time and enabling rapid experimentation.
Akima
Software Engineering Intern | Herndon, VA | Jun - Aug 2024
- Led a 4-person team to deliver an Air Force E911 system (React, Spring Boot, AWS) supporting 179 bases worldwide.
- Designed MySQL schema and Python automation for live geolocation and status propagation; migrated legacy data with full integrity checks.
- Presented MVP and system architecture to 50+ stakeholders including executives and military personnel.
Center for Academic Innovation at UofM
XR Researcher | Ann Arbor, MI | Oct 2024 - May 2024
- Implemented real-time voice interaction features using Unreal/C++ and Google Cloud Speech, achieving 𝑝95 latency ≤ 170 ms and reducing clinical-phrase WER from 11% to 8.6%.
- Optimized the audio pipeline (VAD, buffering, threading) to sustain 60 FPS during interaction with ≤ 1 dropped frame per 10 min in testing.
Academic Success Partners
Private Tutor | Ann Arbor, MI | Apr 2023 - Aug 2024
- Provided personalized tutoring to high school students in Ann Arbor for STEM subjects including Calculus AB/BC, Geometry, Algebra I-II, Chemistry, and SAT preparation.
- Fostered a supportive and engaging learning environment, building strong rapport with students and achieving measurable academic improvements.
PROJECTS
Thread Library
User-level multithreading library with preemptive scheduling, mutexes, and condition variables.
Virtual Memory Pager
Clock-based pager with multi-process support, copy-on-write, and robust page-fault handling.
Instagram Clone
Dynamic Instagram clone featuring user accounts, photo uploads, likes, and comments.
Wikipedia Search Engine and Custom MapReduce Server
Scalable search engine and fault-tolerant MapReduce server, supporting efficient text processing, indexing, and ranking with tf-idf scores.
LC-2K
Custom RISC architecture involving pipeline assembly, cache simulation, and linking.
DSA Class Projects
A series of C++ projects demonstrating proficiency in data structures, algorithms, and optimization techniques.
Personal Website
Personal portfolio showcasing projects, skills, and experience.
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